
Atomic Pulse
The beat on WMDD from NTI
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5 Ways to Participate in #CranesForOurFuture

#CranesForOurFuture: Ukrainian Artist Eugenia Zoloto on Finding Hope during War

“At the Brink” Podcast Launches Second Season with Fallout from Oppenheimer’s Trinity Test

The 2023 NPT PrepCom: An Opportunity to Capitalize on Common Ground
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Art as Medium for Advocacy: Manga Artist Gigi Murakami on Her Mural for #CranesForOurFuture

#CranesForOurFuture: Ukrainian Artist Eugenia Zoloto on Finding Hope during War

Oppenheimer and Advocacy: You’ve Seen the Film, Now What?

The NTI Essentials: 10 things you should read (or watch) on reducing nuclear risks
If you want to learn more about Oppenheimer’s bomb and what we must do to protect the world today and for future generations, NTI’s online library is the perfect place to go.

Reflections on My First Visit to Hiroshima
"Visiting Hiroshima imparted to me a deep sense of responsibility as well as a renewed energy to work towards a world without nuclear weapons," writes Program Officer Ananya Agustin Malhotra.

Engaging Young People on Building a Safer World: A New Nuclear Weapons Syllabus
In 2020, the International Committee of the Red Cross commissioned a study of more than 16,000 young adults across 16 countries, some of which were impacted by war and some of which were at peace. The study asked the millennials who participated to rank a dozen global issues, from health care and global warming to corruption and war, according to which ones they believed were the most important.

NTI Seminar: Dr. Vincent Intondi on Lessons from the 1982 Disarmament Rally
How did the June 12, 1982 Disarmament Rally come to be? What is its legacy? And what lessons can we learn from it that will help bring us closer to nuclear disarmament in today’s complex world?

Diverse Voices in Peace and Security: Andrea Pimentel on the Importance of Latinx Perspectives and Mentorship
NTI is committed to highlighting and supporting diversity in the peace and security field. To recognize Hispanic Heritage Month, NTI’s communications intern Carla Montilla spoke with Andrea Pimentel about the importance of Latinx perspectives and mentorship.

Angela Kane on Reducing Global Catastrophic Biological Risks and the Importance of Personal Connections in Diplomacy
Angela Kane sat down with Communications Intern Maggie Thomas to reflect on her last year as the Sam Nunn Distinguished Fellow at NTI.

Sculpting a Safer World: Paper Artist Jeff Nishinaka on His Art and Connection to #CranesForOurFuture
Paper artist Jeff Nishinaka discusses his art and the #CranesForOurFuture campaign.
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Mimi Hall
Vice President, Communications